1984 Map of Muscatine

About this map

The Mississippi River and its expansive floodplain dominate the eastern edge of this mid-1980s survey, where industrial and agricultural life converge near Muscatine. The river's reach is marked by major navigation infrastructure including Lock & Dam No 16 and Lock & Dam No 17, while the fertile lowlands of Muscatine Island and Hog Island sit between the main channel and Muscatine Slough. Inland, the landscape is defined by the convergence of the Iowa River and Cedar River, with vast conservation areas like the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge and Klum Lake State Game Management Area preserving the riverine wetlands.